I finally watched "Troy" with Brad "Ass" Pitt. Because this story may or may not have actually occurred may have had an effect on the lack lusture acting. Okay, the acting wasn't that bad, but it could have been a bit better - a bit more believeable - more passion. It felt like everybody was going through the motions with no emotion. I just didn't believe the love at the beginning with Helena for it to cause a big war. As well, Achillies bond with his cousin wasn't too bad - but they could have told a story (or a flashback) how they became so close - or were we supposed to know that?) Whatever. That last analysis was for the chick flick shticks. So let's get to the nitty... the part of the movie that rocked ... the battle scenes!
The javelin throws, swords, clubs, etc. was believable and really well done. Camera work was awesome. One part of the battle that was a bit odd was when 100,000 men just all of a sudden "stopped fighting for today". But that's where the movie doesn't shine as much as it could. The Iliad (thanks Seymour!) talks about how the Gods are the ones controlling the battle and the story like a chess game, but the movie doesn't really go there. Sure, they talk about birds being signs from Apollo etc., but they don't create enough of a mystique around the whole God worship.
I would guess that a lot of women went and saw it for two reasons: Brad's two ass cheeks. Me, I watched it 'cause I had nothing else to do.
Snaky gives it a reluctant 3.75 fists (out of five)!
Comparitively, Gladiator was a close FIVE (Joaquin Phoenix's acting made the movie), and Braveheart was a definite FIVE (well, except they didn't talk about the Templars at all!)
I wonder how "Alexander" will do? Colin Ferrell is a more believable actor than Brad Pitt, so it looks hopeful.
Boobie, what's your take?
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